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1. (n.) nebular hypothesis
the theory that the solar system evolved from a mass of nebular matter.
Etymology: (1830–40)
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1. (noun) nebular hypothesis
(cosmology) the theory that the solar system evolved from a hot gaseous nebula
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1. nebular hypothesis
the theory that the sun and planets with their satellites in the solar system were originally one mass of nebulous matter which, gradually cooling and contracting, under violent revolution resolved itself into separate revolving orbs.
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